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Home / News / India News / Photos / In Pics: `Bharat Bandh` call gets support unions, security forces on high alert

In Pics: `Bharat Bandh` call gets support unions, security forces on high alert

Updated On: 16 February, 2024 06:34 PM IST | Devashri Bhujbal

Samyukta Kisan Morcha`s call for a `Bharat Bandh` to press the government to accept farmers` demands, received support from various unions across the country. Heavy police security is deployed, while at some places protestors are also detained. Pics/PTI

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Samyukta Kisan Morcha`s call for a `Bharat Bandh` to press the government to accept farmers` demands, received support from various unions across the country. Heavy police security is deployed, while at some places protestors are also detained. Pics/PTI

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Samyukta Kisan Morcha`s call for a `Bharat Bandh` to press the government to accept farmers` demands, received support from various unions across the country. Heavy police security is deployed, while at some places protestors are also detained. Pics/PTI

Farmers from Punjab began their `Delhi Chalo` march on Tuesday but were stopped by security personnel at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Delhi and Haryana

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Farmers from Punjab began their `Delhi Chalo` march on Tuesday but were stopped by security personnel at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Delhi and Haryana

The two border points between Delhi and Haryana remained closed for traffic with heavy deployment of security personnel in anti-riot gear. Due to border closure, commuters have been facing difficulties in passing through certain stretches

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The two border points between Delhi and Haryana remained closed for traffic with heavy deployment of security personnel in anti-riot gear. Due to border closure, commuters have been facing difficulties in passing through certain stretches

The protesting farmers have been camping at the border points. Their agitation entered the fourth day on Friday. The protest is getting support from unions from other states too

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The protesting farmers have been camping at the border points. Their agitation entered the fourth day on Friday. The protest is getting support from unions from other states too

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday detained 50 trade union leaders and activists who were planning to hold a protest at Lal Chowk here in support of the demands of agitating farmers

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The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday detained 50 trade union leaders and activists who were planning to hold a protest at Lal Chowk here in support of the demands of agitating farmers

Markets and commercial establishments at several places in Punjab  remained shut while farmers held demonstrations and blocked national highways in Pathankot, Tarn Taran, Bathinda and Jalandhar

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Markets and commercial establishments at several places in Punjab  remained shut while farmers held demonstrations and blocked national highways in Pathankot, Tarn Taran, Bathinda and Jalandhar

We are holding the protest for the demands, including implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report, loan waiver etc, Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait told reporters

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We are holding the protest for the demands, including implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report, loan waiver etc, Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait told reporters

In Punjab, Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers` Union also supported the bandh call. They are protesting against the Centre`s proposed hit-and-run law

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In Punjab, Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers` Union also supported the bandh call. They are protesting against the Centre`s proposed hit-and-run law

Members of Nursing Unions also supported farmers` Bharat Bandh call in Patiala

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Members of Nursing Unions also supported farmers` Bharat Bandh call in Patiala

Protests were held in parts of western Uttar Pradesh on Friday to mark the `Bharat Bandh` call given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha

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Protests were held in parts of western Uttar Pradesh on Friday to mark the `Bharat Bandh` call given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha

A marathon meeting between three Union ministers and leaders of protesting farmer unions on Thursday night remained inconclusive. The two sides will now meet for the fourth round of talks on Sunday

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A marathon meeting between three Union ministers and leaders of protesting farmer unions on Thursday night remained inconclusive. The two sides will now meet for the fourth round of talks on Sunday

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